Bridger-Teton National Forest
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The Bridger - Teton National Forest is a National Forest of the United States west of the U.S. state of Wyoming. With an area of 13,800 km ² it is the second largest National Forest outside of Alaska. It extends from the Yellowstone National Park, along the eastern boundary of Grand Teton National Park, and from there along the western slope of the Continental Divide to the south end of the Wind River Range. Further south it includes near the border with Idaho, the mountains of the Salt River Range and Wyoming Range. Within the National Forest are the Gros Ventre Wilderness, Bridger Wilderness and Teton Wilderness with a total area of 4,900 km ². Additional points of interest within the forest are the Gannett Peak, is the highest mountain in Wyoming with 4207 meters, and the Gros Ventre Landslide, which is one of the largest visible landslides on earth. The National Forest is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which covers an area of 81,000 km ².
In addition to Gannett Peak as the highest peaks of the National Forest still owns about forty other mountains over 3600 meters high. Thanks to the high mountains and abundant snowfall, which may be in some places over 15 meters per year, the streams and rivers maintain a constant water supply. Within the forest area are the headwaters of the Yellowstone, Snake and Green Rivers, and a total of 1,500 lakes, which also contribute to the water supply of these rivers. Within the boundaries of the National Forest, there are seven of the largest glaciers outside of Alaska.
The most common tree species are coastal pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, aspen and white pine descent. At lower altitudes, pastures, grassland and sagebrush dominate, whereas above the timberline meadows are common. Among the endangered and threatened species within the forest include grizzlies, wolves, Schwarzfußiltisse and peregrine falcons. A total of 75 different species of mammals are known in the forest. Among the four occurring here subspecies of cutthroat trout are particularly rare Snake River Cutthroat Trout belongs. Among the 355 bird species observed include bald eagle, trumpeter swan, Canada Crane and Clark's Nutcracker.
Due to the Bridger - Teton National Forest extend over 3200 km of hiking trails that allow access to the wilderness areas and are connected to the network of hiking trails of Yellowstone National Park. There are several accessible by car camping sites, picnic tables and sites for tents and RVs offer. Night temperatures can slip throughout the year below freezing. In late spring and early summer, mosquitoes are prevalent. The average temperature in summer is about 21 ° C and can drop to below -45 ° C in winter.
The U.S. Highways 26 and 287 lead at Togwotee Pass on the Continental Divide over and from the north in the National Forest inside. From Highways 89 and 191, you have access to the southern part of the forest near Jackson. Forestry offices are located in Pinedale, Kemmerer, Big Piney, Buffalo and Greys River. The main office is located in Jackson.
The Bridger - Teton National Forest was merged in 1973 from the Bridger Teton National Forest and the National Forest. The Bridger National Forest was created in 1923 from the Wyoming National Forest, which emerged in 1908 from the Yellowstone Forest Reserve. The Teton Forest Reserve was created around the same time and later formed the Teton National Forest.
The land area of the Bridger - Teton National Forest covers parts of the counties of Sublette, Teton, Lincoln, Park, and Fremont County.